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    Home » Recipes » Slice & Brownie

    Super Easy Milo Slice with Weet-Bix

    January 8, 2018 By Sara McCleary Updated November 29, 2020 - This post may contain affiliate links

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    This is a super easy Milo Slice recipe using Australian Weet-Bix.  It's a classic Australian recipe! Perfect for an after school or work treat.

    I have to admit it has probably been a couple of decades since I have made a slice using Weet-Bix. For my American readers, Weet-Bix is an Australian breakfast cereal. The closest thing I can find to it in the States is Shredded Wheat and I’m not quite sure if it will substitute very well, but you could give it a try.

    Quick recipe using Milo, easy Milo Slice made with Weet-Bix

    Weet-Bix slices are the kind of slice you make as an after school treat or for the school fete. For some strange reason last weekend I was craving an old fashioned slice, one reminiscent of my school days.

    Maybe it was due to all the back to school advertising as the school holidays draw to an end?

    The decision was made to really us the Aussie factor on my slice with Milo. This easy Milo Slice is packed with Milo flavour. The closest relative to Milo you will find in the USA is Ovaltine.

    Let's be honest, it isn't a pretty slice, but it is pretty delicious!

    The slice base is packed with its namesake, Milo. The icing is also made with Milo. To finish it off, I topped this easy Milo slice with a good sprinkling of Milo. Milo addicts are going to love this recipe.

    Super easy Milo slice using Weet-Bix.

    As mentioned it’s a great slice as an after school treat. It also travels well, perfect for picnics, school fetes or any other occasion you want to take a sweet treat.

    This recipe is based on the original Weet-Bix Slice recipe. The changes I made were to cut down the amount of sugar, swapping out margarine for butter and I obviously “Milofied” the recipe.

    Dribbling icing on this super easy Milo Slice
    Sprinkling Milo on this super easy Milo slice.

    The slice has a crunch from the cereal and coconut but also has a chew factor, which I love.

    I do hope you love my Milofied version of a classic Weet-Bix slice. If you end up making this super easy Milo Slice don’t forget to share it on social media and tag @bellyrumbles.

    Sara xxx

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    Quick recipe using Milo, easy Milo Slice made with Weet-Bix

    Easy Milo Slice

    Recipe Author: Sara McCleary
    Super easy Milo slice based on the good old Weet-Bix slice recipe.  Topped with Milo icing and then finished off with a good sprinkling of Milo.  If you love Milo you will go nuts for this slice.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Sweet Baking
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 18 pieces
    Calories 289 kcal

    Ingredients

    Base

    • 5 Weet-Bix, crushed (see notes)
    • 120 grams (1½ cups) Milo
    • 230 grams (1½ cups) plain flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking poweder
    • 55 grams (¾ cup) desiccated coconut
    • 165 grams (¾ cup) golden caster sugar (raw caster sugar)
    • 20 ml (1 Tablespoon) golden syrup
    • 200 grams butter
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

    Icing

    • 320 grams (2 cups) icing sugar, sifted
    • 40 grams (½ cup) Milo
    • 40 ml (2 Tablespoons) boiling water
    • extra Milo to sprinkle on top of slice

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven 180 deg C (360 deg F).  Line 20cm x 30cm (7" x 11") slice tin with baking paper.  
    • In a large bowl combine Weet-Bix, milo, flour, baking powder and coconut.  Mix well.
    • In a small saucepan place sugar, golden syrup, butter and vanilla.  Over a low heat stir until butter has melted and sugar has dissolved. 
    • Pour butter mixture into mixed dry ingredients.  Mix until thoroughly combined.
    • Press mixture into the lined tin, place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until firm.
    • Once cooked remove from oven and place on cake rack to cool.
    • Once the base has cooled ice with milo icing and sprinkle with extra milo.  Cut into even pieces and eat!  Store in an airtight container

    Milo Icing

    • Place icing sugar in a medium size bowl.
    • In a small jug place milo and add 2 tablespoons of boiling water.  Mix well until milo has dissolved.
    • Pour milo into the icing sugar and mix well.  You may need to add an extra couple of tablespoons of boiling water.  Add one tablespoon at a time and mix well between each addition until you get a thick but spreadable icing consistency.

    Oven Temperatures

    All oven temperatures are fan forced.

    Measurement Notes

    All measurements are Australian metric standard. All measures are level, and cups are lightly packed unless specified. 1 teaspoon = 5ml / 1 tablespoon = 20mls / 1 cup = 250ml /4 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon.

    Recipe Notes

    What are Weet-Bix?
    Weet-Bix are made in Australia by the company Sanitarium and are a popular breakfast cereal, or you could say cereal brick.
    The UK equivalent is Weetabix.  There is no real equivalent in the USA, shredded wheat breakfast "bricks" are the closest I have found.
    What is Milo?
    As far as I am aware Milo isn't available in the USA.  You can substitute Ovaltine, it is a similar product.  Not as good of course 😉  You can purchase Milo online.

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

    The recipe's nutritional information is an approximation based on an online calculator. It is meant solely for reference purposes. If you're looking for precise details, be sure to double-check with your own research.

    Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 3.9mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 0.7mg
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    1. Tracy

      May 28, 2020 at 8:24 pm

      Hi Sara, what is the best way to store your Milo slice? Roughly hiw long will it keep? Can it be frozen? Thanks

      Reply
      • Sara McCleary

        May 29, 2020 at 10:56 am

        Hi Tracy
        This slice keeps very well in an airtight container for five days. You could push it to a week. It is a pretty hardy slice,
        I have never tried freezing this slice. In theory, the slice itself should be okay to freeze. Though I do have two concerns.
        Firstly the icing may get a little wet, runny or simply develop wet patches and discolourisation on defrosting.
        Secondly, as it is a pretty hardy and dry slice, it may dry out even further in the freezer. Freezers can zap moisture from food, and the slice may easily become freezer burnt after a little while.
        If you did want to freeze a couple of slices to see how they go. I would wrap individually in plastic wrap and then place in a zip lock bag. Remove as much as you can. If you do, let me know how you go.

      • Tracy

        May 31, 2020 at 5:37 pm

        Fab answer 🙂 Knowing it lasts about 5 days, no need to attempt freezing....mmmmmm

    2. Kaz Delaney

      July 31, 2018 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      Sara, is the shredded wheat in bricks like weet bix? And how much shredded wheat would you substitute for weet bix? Thank you so much - great site!

      Reply
    3. Erika Parker

      January 31, 2018 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks! Love these bites - I made something similar as a child. Sugar hit!

      Reply
    4. Cookilicious

      January 16, 2018 at 11:08 am

      This is such an interesting recipe! Have pinned it as well. Good to know about weet bix. Thanks for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Sara

        January 16, 2018 at 6:42 pm

        So glad you found it interesting, thanks for the pin love.

    5. Lisa Casey

      January 08, 2018 at 8:37 pm

      This might have to be my next office bake. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sara

        January 16, 2018 at 6:42 pm

        Thanks Lisa, perfect to take to the office. Enjoy!

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